Short Sale Tax Consequences

NOTICE: I am a Certified Short Sale Specialist, not a tax professional or attorney. This tool provides a general estimate based on the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act principles. Always consult with a qualified CPA or tax preparer regarding your specific 1099-C implications.

Potential Tax Impact Estimator

Estimate the "Forgiven Debt" amount the bank may report to the IRS.

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The 1099-C vs. Insolvency

The 1099-C: After a short sale, the lender may send you a 1099-C form. The IRS initially sees this forgiven debt as "income."
The Insolvency Loophole: If your total liabilities (debts) exceed your total assets at the time of the sale, the IRS often considers you "insolvent," and you may not owe any tax on that forgiven amount.
The Solution: We work to get the lender to agree to "full satisfaction of debt," which makes your CPA's job much easier when filing.

The IRS is only half the story.

Now that you've estimated your tax impact, see how a short sale protects your credit score compared to a foreclosure.

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Potential Tax Impact Estimator

The 1099-C vs. Insolvency

The IRS is only half the story.

Now that you've estimated your tax impact, see how a short sale protects your credit score compared to a foreclosure. View your Credit Impact.

Now that you've estimated your tax impact, see how a short sale protects your credit score compared to a foreclosure.

View your Credit Impact.